Esketamine Therapy

Esketamine for Depression in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

There’s now an alternative treatment — and new hope — for people with difficult-to-treat depression. UMass Memorial Health offers esketamine nasal spray, a breakthrough treatment for adults (18 and up). Unlike antidepressants, which take weeks to work, esketamine can help you feel better within 24 hours. You receive safe, attentive care from our experienced psychiatrists and nurses.

What Is Esketamine Nasal Spray?

Esketamine is an FDA-approved nasal spray derived from the drug ketamine, an anesthetic for pain. It works by quickly...




Max Johnson

Max Johnson

Max Johnson, BA
MBSR/MBCT Qualified Teacher

Formal Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in African and African-American Studies
    Minor in Studio Arts, University of Rochester, 2006

Mindfulness and Meditation Training:

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Qualification, Brown University School of Professional Studies (2023)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher Qualification, Brown University School of Professional Studies (2023)

Bio

Max Johnson is a mindfulness teacher qualified by Brown University to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive...